Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information as concerns grow for a missing Dublin pensioner.

Thomas Kennedy (81) has not been seen since he put bins outside his home at Virginia Park in Finglas at around 9pm last Tuesday July 29th.

The Civil Defence, backed by volunteers, have carried out extensive searches during the past week. However nothing has been found.

Mr Kennedy is described as being 5-foot-4 in height, of slim build with short grey hair.

He was wearing a black rain jacket with a hood, short sleeved white and blue polo shirt, dark chino style trousers, black shoes with a Velcro fastener and no laces.

Mr Kennedy also wears glasses and a watch.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Finglas garda station on 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.